This session describes the different types of dental infection and the pathophysiology of their development.…
Post Menopausal Bleeding
This session is aimed at the approach to post-menopausal bleeding in the Emergency Department.…
Appendicitis in a Patient with Right Iliac Fossa Pain
This session deals with the assessment and management of patients with appendicitis.…
Thoracic Trauma
For each life-threatening thoracic injury this session includes: a definition and context, Clinical assessment , treatment and Key learning points.…
Hypertensive Emergencies
A hypertensive emergency is defined as the clinical situation in which there is a marked elevation of blood pressure (BP) associated with acute or progressive end organ damage, e.g. cardiovascular, re…
Delirium in the Elderly
Delirium, or acute confusional state, is a common cause of attendance to an ED. The high morbidity and mortality associated with this condition highlights the need for continuing review of the managem…
Paediatric Toxicology Considerations
This module explores the presentations of children to the ED by concerned parents after a potential ingestion of a substance is common.…
Mechanism of Injury
Understanding mechanism of injury is a crucial aspect of managing patients who have suffered traumatic injuries. This session aims to provide an overview on attaining this information and its translat…
Disorders of Potassium Balance
This session looks at disorders of potassium metabolism, in particular the presentation of hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia in the ED. It also covers the investigation and management of these conditions…
Syncope
This session is about assessment and management of patients presenting with transient loss of consciousness to the ED.…
Pain Management in Adult Patients
This session covers the pathophysiology of pain, the use of pain assessment tools, typical analgesic agents used in the ED.…
Dermatological Examination
This session covers the correct procedure for a thorough and comprehensive dermatological examination to allow the correct diagnosis of patients presenting to the ED with dermatological conditions.…
Blast Injuries
This session covers the assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting to the ED with primary blast injuries.…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning still accounts for a significant number of cases and is associated with both morbidity and mortality through a spectrum of presentations due to both acute and chronic exposur…
Jaundice
Jaundice is a physical finding, which emergency physicians see in patients who may present with jaundice alone or with other complaints and symptoms.…
The Dying Patient
This session explores how to recognise patient trajectories as they approach the end of their lives, as well as the diagnosis of dying.…
Pulmonary Embolism
Assessment and management of the patient presenting in the Emergency Department with a pulmonary embolism.…
Non-traumatic Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
This session describes the management of presentations of non-traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage in the ED.…
Patient in Labour
Whilst managing labour and birth in the ED is an uncommon occurrence, there are many reasons why a mother may present to the ED when in labour.…
Unstable Angina and Non-STEMI: Risk Assessment and Management
Unstable Angina and Non-STEMI: Risk Assessment and Management…